Tate County Property Taxes

Tate County, Mississippi

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

42.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$111/mo escrow

#49 of 82 counties in Mississippi

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.77%

vs. Mississippi Avg42.6% above
vs. National Avg50.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$173,000

State avg $127,595

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,545

$129/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,017

$85/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#49

of 82 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tate County, Mississippi

Tate County taxes slightly above national norm

Tate County's 0.768% effective rate sits above the national median of 0.88%, placing it near the 55th percentile nationally. The $1,328 median tax is about half the U.S. median of $2,690, reflecting homes worth 39% less than the national average.

Above Mississippi average but moderate

Tate County's 0.768% rate edges slightly above Mississippi's 0.743% state average, making it the second-highest among these eight counties. At $1,328 median tax, Tate County homeowners pay roughly 43% more than the state median of $931.

Higher taxes than most regional peers

Only Sunflower County (0.879%) exceeds Tate County's 0.768% rate among this group; Smith, Tunica, and Tallahatchie all tax noticeably less. However, Tate County's higher home values ($173,000 median) partially explain the steeper tax bill.

What $1,328 costs Tate homeowners

On the median home valued at $173,000, Tate County homeowners pay approximately $1,328 annually—about $111 monthly. Mortgage-holders see the bill rise to $1,545 when accounting for escrow and service charges.

Appeal keeps more money in your pocket

With above-average property taxes, any assessment overcount hits harder to your budget. Tate County homeowners should request a reassessment if their home's value has declined or if their assessed amount exceeds comparable recent sales.

How Tate County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tate County$1,328
Mississippi State Average$931
National Average$1,924

Tate County

0.77%

Effective rate

Mississippi Avg

0.73%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tate County, Mississippi?
The effective property tax rate in Tate County, Mississippi is 0.77%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Tate County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tate County is $1,328. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,545, while those without a mortgage pay $1,017.
How does Tate County compare to the Mississippi average?
Tate County's effective tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the Mississippi state average of 0.73%. The median annual property tax in Tate County is $1,328, compared to the state average of $931.
What is the median home value in Tate County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Tate County, Mississippi is $173,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Tate County property tax rate higher than the Mississippi average?
Tate County's effective property tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the Mississippi average of 0.73%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Tate County rank for property taxes in Mississippi?
Tate County ranks #49 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.77% and median annual tax of $1,328, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.